When the nights get long, I want a leather tobacco kind of candle instead of a floral, and NEST Cashmere Suede fits that mood. It is one of the newest scents from NEST Fragrances, and it fills a gap the collection had for a while.
One of the newest fragrances from NEST Fragrances, and also perfect for the chilly winter months, is Cashmere Suede. Prior to its introduction, the NEST home fragrance collection was in need of a hearty wood fragrance, and Cashmere Suede definitely fills that void.
Of course, NEST does floral SO well. But we’re happy to see such a bold, woody scent from NEST. Warmth is what Cashmere Suede exudes with notes of cashmere woods, tobacco leaves, and black amber.
Bergamot and fig provide a slight hint of brightness to balance out the woody notes. Cashmere Suede is such a unique and complex fragrance — that will keep you intrigued long after you have first lit it.
As always, NEST has delivered! Ask for a free scent sample from Candles Off Main. Shop all NEST scents at candlesoffmain.com
What is inside this leather tobacco candle
The scent list is short enough to remember. NEST Cashmere Suede is built on cashmere woods, tobacco leaves and black amber, with bergamot and fig added to lighten the woody notes a little.
That mix matters for anyone who likes leather tobacco scents. Bergamot and fig are there to keep the wood from feeling heavy, so you get warmth with a touch of brightness rather than a solid wall of smoke. I will not guess at exactly how each note smells to you, because everyone reads tobacco and amber differently, but the pairing explains why the candle is described as complex.
It also fits the way the scent is described: unique and complex, the kind that keeps you intrigued long after you first light it.
Is a leather tobacco candle for you?
NEST has long been known for floral fragrances, and the brand does them well. Before this one, the home fragrance collection was missing a hearty wood scent, so this leather tobacco candle is the pick if you already like NEST but want something bolder for cold weather.
If you are not sure, do not buy blind. Candles Off Main offers a free scent sample, which is a sensible way to find out whether tobacco and black amber suit your home before committing to a full jar. Leather tobacco and amber scents tend to be a love-or-leave-it choice, so a sample saves money.
If you like it, there is plenty of company on the shelf. My overview of the best NEST scents is a good place to compare it with the rest of the line, and the older NEST Mahogany candle is another wood-leaning option to put next to it.
How to burn a leather tobacco candle
A deep scent rewards good candle habits. On the first burn, let the wax melt all the way to the edge of the jar so it does not tunnel, which usually takes a couple of hours. Trim the wick to about a quarter inch before each lighting, and keep the candle away from drafts so the flame burns evenly.
A small or medium room is plenty for a bold leather tobacco fragrance. Light it an hour before guests arrive and let it settle instead of lighting several candles at once. If you want to read more about how scented candles work in general, the scented candle article on Wikipedia is a handy overview.
For me, NEST Cashmere Suede is a candle for evenings with a blanket and a book. It is a warm, grown-up scent, and it is easy to see why NEST wanted it in the line.
Before you buy NEST Cashmere Suede
A few honest notes about leather tobacco scents. Tobacco leaves and black amber are rich ingredients, and a rich candle can feel strong in a warm or tiny room. If your home runs hot, try it for an hour or two and see how it sits before burning it all evening.
It also helps to keep other scents out of the way. Lighting a woody candle next to a sweet room spray or a bowl of citrus potpourri muddles both. Let the candle have the room to itself, and you will notice the bergamot and fig brightness that is meant to balance the woods.
It makes a good gift for someone who already burns florals and might enjoy a change. If you are shopping for that person, ask for a sample first, then pick the size once you know it works.
Winter nights with a leather tobacco candle
When the first snow falls, I like to light something with weight, and this one fits. Put it on a coffee table, turn off the overhead lights and let the warm glow do the work. It is a candle that rewards a slow evening.
